Bass Coast Cycle Challenge returns to Inverloch this November
Now in its fifth-year cyclists from across Victoria are heading to Inverloch on Saturday, November 7 for the return of the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge.
CYCLISTS from across Victoria have started preparations for the return of the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge at Inverloch on Saturday, November 7.
Starting and finishing in A'Beckett Street just outside the Inverloch Community Hub this popular regional event blends friendly competition with a vital community cause.
Now entering its 15th year the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge is strictly capped at 1,000 rider registrations to maintain its intimate, relaxed community feel. More than just a scenic day in the saddle it’s a powerful mission to improve road safety for riders.
Participants can choose from five incredible routes tailored to various skill and fitness levels. The 40km route is a family-friendly, mostly flat course ideal for beginners aged 12 and up, the 53km course is an intermediate route introducing several early inland climbs, the 85km course is a demanding intermediate-to-advanced course featuring eight distinct climbs, and the 100km gravel course is a rugged, multi-surface adventure trail offering 60km of gravel road and 40km of sealed road. The flagship route is a 121km course packed with 14 gruelling climbs and the notorious 250-metre peak of Mt Misery.
All rides start and finish in Inverloch, taking participants through the rolling hills and stunning coastal roads of the Bass Coast and Strzelecki hills.
Designed for all abilities, the event welcomes recreational riders, experienced cyclists, and children aged 12 and older accompanied by a participating adult throughout the ride. Unlike standard cycling races, BCCC operates strictly as a fundraiser.
All proceeds directly support road-safety education for young people across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland regions. Since 2010, the initiative has helped more than 3,000 secondary school students access life-saving programs like RYDA, which teaches safer decision-making for young drivers and passengers.
Positioned as a friendly, non-competitive ride the event relies on local volunteers and businesses to foster a welcoming and festive atmosphere for all participants.
